Seasons of the Hunt

Siberian Snow Hunts for Genuine Russian Boar

There is something Magical about Hunting on the Winter Snow Pack.

Siberian Snow Hunts start in December!

  

Eric is now over in Afghanistan serving his country – this was his personal reward for himself prior to shipping out. He did a nice job on smoking this boar in the fresh powder.

Another February Russian Boar Hunt in the Snow – Robert is from Utah and has been here in the summer as well as this February Hunt. Conditions as you can

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Russian Boar & The Autumn Rut

Russian Boar Hunting in the Autumn Rut may be the most beautiful time of year to be in the northern forest. The hardwoods in the great forest turn to brilliant reds and yellows.

Wild Russian Boar Hunting in Northern Michigan

The cold crisp air coming down from the arctic north brings on the call of the wild. The ancient ritual of the fall breeding season begins. The boars are at their heaviest, having gorged themselves all summer long they are physically ready for the demands of the Autumn Rut.

When You make it to Bear Mtn. you will exeperience Dangerous Game Hunting

The breeding sows have weaned their little ones and annual cycle of life calls forth the “Alpha” Beast to carry on the next generation. The Herd Boars – those who are the dominate beast in the hunting grounds will start their annual courtship of the receiptive sows and the gilts (females that are of age and that have not been breed before). Danger in the dark forest.

Bring Your Dad You Will Be Glad You Did!

You may find your self hunting in Fresh Snow in the Autumn Rut

It is nice to get in before O'Dark Thirty as you will find the Beast become Unruly

There is a First time for Everthing - Better Do it BIG!

Russian Boar – SCI Boar Hunting – Ready for Africa!

The impenetrable wall of the green surrounded us. Cedars, hemlocks, young maples, and pucker brush on either side. It was a forest curtain, but it might has well been the iron curtain. Listening closely, Randy, Damon, and I all made eye contact as the grunts and snorts moved in the brush on either side.

The Boars were close heightning the sense of danger. Only one Trophy Boar had to cross on the four foot wide trail in front of us. The snorts and grunts moved closer and closer, it felt as though they could bust out beneath our legs. Silence. Everything became dead silent. Randy was to the left and Damon to the right. Both directions were covered. Adrenalin pumped through our veins. We peered into the dense underbrush like that of Central Africa or some other exotic land.

“SFFFOOOW” A sow blew her alert call. Busted. The bush came alive and boars began stampeding through the forest. Mud was flying as saplings and bushes were bulldozed. It was one large black mass ripping and tearing through the woods. In thirty three seconds, it was silent again.

This wasn’t Randy and Damon’s first time hunting Russian Boar. They had both been here before, only then it was winter. Today, they were experiencing a whole different ball game.

Randy Mayes and Damon Mills had purchased the  “SCI Supreme Cast and Blast Package” at the Badgerland Chapter Banquet.  There package was for both for Hunting Russian Boar  and Fishing  Trophy Lake Trout at Stannard Rock in Lake Superior.   Neither of them had ever experienced a Summer Adventure at Bear Mountain.

Cape Buffalo in Mozambique was Randy’s next adventure. This was the perfect opportunity to fine tune his hunting gear before going on an African Dangerous Game bow hunt. That’s right, BOW HUNT! Randy had the new Mathews Monster and wanted to be sure everything was going to perform.

Damon on the other hand just got back from South Africa in May. And what is the first thing you do when you get back from Africa?  “Go Hunting”  There was no way Damon was going to wait until September or October to get his fix for adventure again. He had brought his new “toy,” the .450 Marlin XLR.

What better way to keep your skills sharp, equipment tuned, and passion alive than hunting Russian Boars during the Summer months.

The evening ended with the “Running of the Boars”. Randy and Damon both got a good taste of the great wall of green.

The Time is Now
Close encounters filled the first half of day three. A constant swirling breeze gave the Boars the upper hand. There were several busted stalks and by the time lunch rolled around, Randy’s quiver remained full and Damon’s gun hadn’t fired.

The pressure was on, but with the Boars being more active in the evening, everyone’s confindence was still high.

After an hour after lunch break, Kenny and Randy spotted a herd of Boars in a common feeding area. They circled around to get the wind in their favor. A Trophy Boar had been spotted and Randy began his final approach.

Monster Kill
Moving slow and steady inch by inch, Randy got to within 27 yards and drew his 75 lb Mathews Monster just as the Beast turned broadside. Randy released his arrow sending a 175 grain two blade broad head slicing through the lungs. Instantly the herd ran off with the hit boar heading dead away through the wet and muddy underbrush.

Waiting a full thirty minutes the four of us split up. Blood on the arrow was a radiant pink. Kenny and Randy followed the trail into the thicket while Damon and I moved up to another trail to inspect for clues of the Boar crossing. Though both Randy and Kenny were positive it was a great hit, there was little blood for them to follow. Without the blood, they resorted to tracking the mud splatter on the trees and bushes.

A nerve racking twenty minutes ticked by. There was no evidence that the Boar had crossed our trail and Kenny and Randy were still trailing through the thick brambles and mud. Just then, Kenny called on the radio, “Boar Down, Boar Down!”

Pulling the Boar out of the tangles of brush, Randy’s hit was a perfect double lung hit. He and his new Mathews Monster put the smack down.

With the beast on its way to the trophy poll for more pictures, Damon and I headed off to the stand of maples from the night before. The idea was to ambush the Boars as they came up out of the swamp and into the hardwoods. There was plenty of daylight this time around so we made ourselves comfortable.

A 450 Marlin Roars in the Northern Forest of Michigan
It didn’t take long after settling in and a half dozen Junior Boars (last years litter) began moving through at close range. Litter mates still together after a long harsh winter. One particular female was the leader of the group and she let the others know. Pushing and shoving the others, nipping them on their backsides. It was hard not to crack a smile as they were comical in trying to establish dominance amongst each other.

Looking up at the valley edge of the transition zone, I spotted a Boar and tapped Damon on the shoulder. He slowly raised his rifle. We had been watching and entertaining ourselves with the Juniors and had almost missed this Boar passing through.

The breeze floated over our faces as we judged him. The Boar was solo making it harder to determine size, but the long face and hump on his shoulders are tell tale signs of a good mature Boar. He cautiously stepped into the clearing to cross into the hardwoods.

Giving Damon the green light, and from 60 yards away, he sent a 350 grain Hornady smashing through both shoulders. The Boar hit the ground snout first and gave one final kick.

Grinning at each other we shook hands on an impressive shot on a noble beast. Damon’s kill was a perfect ending to their SCI Cast and Blast.

Safari Club International is a great way to be a part of the hunting community. It is a first class organization and helps hunters like you find reputable outfitters from all over the world. Bear Mountain has had the honor of donating hunting packages to numerous SCI Chapters so that hunters can experience real Russian Boar Hunting without leaving North America.

Russian Boar Summer Hunts

Imagine yourself immersed into the dark and dense forest.  All you can see in front of you is green.  Looking around your senses heighten.  You are in the deep cedar forest.  The ground is soft and black.  Cedars, hemlocks, and pucker brush surround you.  Deadfalls from previous winter storms are laid out offering great ground cover.  Your guide tells you to be ready.  You know the Raging Russians of Bear Mountain are an uncanny specimen.  From any direction, at any second, the beast may explode from his bed.  Will he run away, or will he take you head on?

Hunt Now

When all other hunting seasons and species are closed, you can hunt the Russian Boars of Bear Mountain.  Summer hunting keeps your senses and skills sharp and on target.  Opportunities to hone in your hunter instincts are endless.  Try your hand at spot and stalk, ambush, jump shooting and many more.

Unique Experience

Summer Jungle hunts at Bear Mountain offer the hunter a very unique adventure.  Thick cedars, large overbearing deadfalls, and pockets of mud holes, transports you to the great forests of Europe and Russia.  These are real Russian Boars in an authentic setting. Being located only 13 miles from the shores of Lake Superior, temperatures tend to be moderate.  Expect mornings to be cool in the 40s and 50s and day time temperatures to get up in the mid 70s sometimes hitting 80 degrees. Days are long and darkness doesn’t set in until 10:00 p.m.  A great way to hunt these long days is to lay up for a few hours in the heat of the day, and prepare yourself for a long evening of spotting and stalking, or waiting in ambush.

Friends and Family

This is a great time to go hunting with all of your friends and family.  Young hunters are out of school and need an activity to do with their family.  Father/Son hunts are very popular in the summer.  This is a great bonding experience and paves the path to manhood.  It is your chance to teach your children about life and death in the wild, respect for a noble beast, and the ancient urge for survival and success.

Bring the Right Gear

I highly recommend light clothes for summer hunting.  You will want a couple pairs of light pants and shirts (camouflage) with a warmer sweatshirt or jacket for early morning and late evening excursions.  A camo cap is also recommended.  Good boots are important and you should bring two pair.  One pair knee high rubber boots, the other a good pair of leather gortex pack boots. Weapons of the hunt are up to you the hunter.  As always, I recommend the biggest gun you have in your gun case.  Some popular and very successful calibers are the 30-06, 45-70, 450 Marlin, and the 375 H&H.  If you happen to be going after these boars with archery equipment, be sure you are pulling adequate poundage, no less than 60 lbs. and are pin point accurate with your equipment.  Shot distances in the summer will tend to be less than 25 yards.  You will find it very challenging to get the right shot in such thick and heavy timber.

Tasty Pork

When you slay the beast and become a successful hunter, you will find the meat from the summer time boars to be extra sweet.  The boars are building up a fat storage all summer long in order to prepare themselves for the long cold winters.  Taking down a boar in the summer means you are getting a “well rounded” beast.  You will find the meat to be a red meat, with more of a venison texture.  Perfect for grilling and entertaining your friends the remainder of summer.

Do You Have What it Takes?

Hunting the Russian Boar during the summer months is not for everyone.  It takes perseverance, patience, and a lot of energy.  However, the guides at Bear Mountain are fully trained and are capable of recognizing the hunter’s capabilities and will do whatever it takes to get you on a trophy of a lifetime.